Portugal qualify for World Cup with 9-1 thrashing of Armenia
Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes leading the charge with a hat-trick.
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Sailing-Clipper crews confront Roaring Forties in round world race
CAPE TOWN :Ten amateur crews competing in the fourth stage of the 2025/26 Clipper Round the World race left the safe haven of Cape Town on Sunday and headed for the notorious 'Roaring Forties'.
Alpine skiing-Pinheiro Braathen gives Brazil historic first World Cup win
LEVI, Finland :Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history as he delivered Brazil's first-ever Alpine skiing World Cup victory in a thrilling season-opening race at Levi on Sunday.
Bavuma's South Africa silence doubters with miracle in Eden
KOLKATA, India :South Africa pulled off a sensational victory inside three days of the opening test against India on Sunday and the manner of it would go a long way in silencing those who doubted their credentials as the reigning world test champions.
Borthwick's England delivering on his promise
LONDON :A year ago, having lost to South Africa in a miserable autumn to stretch their losing run to five matches, England coach Steve Borthwick kept his chin up and pleaded with disgruntled fans not to panic and to keep the faith.
India's Gambhir defends Kolkata pitch, Bavuma savours special knock
KOLKATA, India :India coach Gautam Gambhir said there was no "demons in the pitch" despite his team's spectacular meltdown in the low-scoring opening test against South Africa on Sunday.
Springboks call up front row duo ahead of Ireland test
South Africa have called up hooker Bongi Mbonambi and prop Ntuthuko Mchunu for their final two Autumn International series matches against Ireland and Wales, with the latter fixture falling outside of the international window.
Wallabies face winless Europe tour for first time since 1958
DUBLIN :Australia face the prospect of a winless tour for the first time in almost 70 years after Saturday’s loss to Ireland made it three in a row and with a tough test against France to come next weekend.